Category Archives: Alberta
Government's use of Emergencies Act in 2022 was 'unreasonable': Court of Appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled it was unreasonable for the Liberal government to use the Emergencies Act four years ago to quell protests in the national capital and at key border points.For ab...
Jan 16, 2026 Trucks are seen in front of the Chateau Laurier hotel as a protest marked by gridlock and blaring horns reached its 14th day in Ottawa on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. (Image Credit: CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang)
Province aiming to energize Alberta’s alliances at U.S. forum
Alberta MLA Angela Pitt is south of the border aiming to actively engage with U.S. legislators at a National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) meeting in San Diego Jan. 15 to 18.Government offic...
Jan 15, 2026 Angela Pitt, MLA for Airdrie-East. (Image Credit: United Conservative Party)
Alberta announces new rules in hopes of stronger protections for iGaming
The Alberta government says it is taking action to build a safer, more responsible, regulated online gaming market.Government officials acknowledge that unregulated online gambling is already widely a...
Jan 15, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 127267342 © Jjfarq | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta government updates acute care capacity
The Alberta government provided an update Thursday on acute care capacity throughout the province during respiratory virus season.Provincial officials also offered an update on reviews underway follow...
Jan 15, 2026 The Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services, Acute Care Alberta, AHS, and Covenant Health provided updates Jan. 15, 2026, on acute care capacity and the review into the Grey Nuns Community Hospital patient death. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta YouTube)
Alberta health officials, hospitals minister to give update on capacity crush
Alberta health officials are to deliver an update on hospitals today as hundreds of doctors demand system-wide fixes to overcrowding. Hospital Services Minister Matt Jones and senior health leaders ar...
Jan 15, 2026 Alberta Legislature (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
AltaGas hopes to grow propane foothold in Chinese market
Canadian energy infrastructure company AltaGas Ltd. says it's been able to seize a meaningful foothold in the Chinese propane market in less than a year and it sees more opportunity ahead. AltaGas ope...
Jan 15, 2026 AltaGas logo (Image Credit: AltaGas)
Canada Strong Pass temporarily ending, Discovery Passes extended
For the next five months, normal fees for Canada's national parks and museums will be returning for many. During specific times of the year, the Canada Strong Pass automatically grants free entry into...
Jan 15, 2026 Banff National Park. The Canada Strong Pass expires after Jan. 15, 2026, but those who purchased a Discovery Pass will have their expiration dates extended. (Image Credit: (c) Jaahnlieb | Dreamstime.com)
Treaty 8 First Nations set conditions for future pipeline project discussions
Treaty 8 First Nations Chiefs have released a statement following their meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, regarding the proposed Northwest Coast Oil Pipeline.In their statement, the Chiefs emphasized tha...
Jan 14, 2026 Treaty 8 logo (Image Credit: Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta)
Alberta government looks to test water in all provincially owned buildings for lead
Alberta's government is planning to test the drinking water in all provincially owned buildings for lead and copper. Infrastructure Minister Martin Long's office says many of the buildings are aging a...
Jan 14, 2026 Lead Testing (Image Credit: ID 213414545 © Gary Webber | Dreamstime.com)
Business groups urge Alberta to scrap new wine levy
Business groups are urging the Alberta government to repeal its tax on wine. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission began imposing the charge in April of last year. The groups say they wer...
Jan 14, 2026 Wine (Image Credit: ID 169791021 © Valmedia Creatives | Dreamstime.com)